springmielie

Afrikaans

Etymology

From spring (“jump”) +‎ mielie (“corn, maize”).

Noun

springmielie (plural springmielies, diminutive springmielietjie)

  1. (in the plural) popcorn, popped corn
  2. popcorn kernel
  3. popcorn (any type of maize which has kernels suitable for popping)

Derived terms

  • springmieliesteek
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